H8142

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8142 establishes a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requiring affordable units and.

Rhode Island H8142 creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requiring affordable units and labor standards, and providing oversight until 2035. The fund will be used to provide low-interest loans, grants, or investments to convert existing buildings into multi-family or mixed-use housing. Projects must include a share of affordable housing units and meet labor, wage, and apprenticeship standards for larger projects.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing